Description
Description (Medicine)
Description (pronunciation: /dɪˈskrɪpʃ(ə)n/) is a term used in the field of medicine to provide a detailed account or picture of a disease, condition, symptom, or medical procedure. The term is derived from the Latin word 'descriptio', meaning 'to write down'.
Etymology
The term 'description' originates from the Latin 'descriptio', which is a combination of 'de-' (down) and 'scribere' (to write). In a medical context, it refers to the detailed written account of a patient's condition, symptoms, or the procedures used in their treatment.
Related Terms
- Diagnosis: The identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
- Symptom: A physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
- Disease: A disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific symptoms or that affects a specific location.
- Condition: The state of something with regard to its appearance, quality, or working order. In medicine, it refers to the state of a patient's health or physical situation.
- Medical Procedure: A course of action intended to achieve a result in the delivery of healthcare. A medical procedure with the intention of determining, measuring, or diagnosing a patient condition or parameter is also known as a medical test.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Description
- Wikipedia's article - Description
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